We had a sudden downpour of snow the other day that caught many in the middle of what became a very treacherous commute. But it melted just as quickly the next day and came out beautifully in the end…I’ll start with a spoiler end photo and then show the rest in order.

It went from nothing to this…

…at work in a mere 15 minutes

7 minutes later I was in this backup of slipping cars waiting to get to my turnoff home (see video link in post text)

My riverside looked like this when I arrived safely

The snow was still falling on our home fast and furiously

Another angle of the river when I ventured outside (see video link of falling snow in post text)

Our neighbor across the river’s house was shrouded in white that evening…

…but everything was clearer in the morning…

…except for the roads in my neighborhood.

But the melt came extremely quickly, and I made it to see this view from the Starbucks drive-thru…and then it was back to work again.

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About sherijkennedyriverside

Left brain, right brain, I can't decide. After many years of successful visual arts pursuits, I'm working on my other creative inclinations. For the past 8 years, writing has been my second full time job, and it's worth every sleepless night.
Sheri J. Kennedy grew up mostly a city-girl coasthopping from Seattle to rural Pennsylvania, Miami and back to Seattle. She currently resides on the banks of the Snoqualmie River in the scenic Cascade Mountains. Her heart has found its home.

8 Responses to It Turned Out Beautifully in the End

It was dicey but the drivers in this area are mostly respectful and leave lots of space in case one car has trouble and slips. Some cars with only front wheel drive had to turn back and park low on the hill and walk into the neighborhood. There were many parked cars along the main thoroughfare when I ventured out in the morning. But I recently got an all wheel drive Subaru, and it was like a little mountain goat – just as promised. So I did well. I can’t say I wasn’t worried, but it turned out just fine.